Metal Fabricator II bei Image National

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Summary:
The Metal Fabricator II is responsible for producing high-quality metal signs with a focus on complex and custom fabrication projects. This role requires advanced expertise in metalworking, including welding, forming, and assembling intricate components, while maintaining high standards of quality, efficiency, and safety.

Essential Job Duties:

• Interpret plans and diagrams to ensure accuracy and minimize material waste.
• Independently lay out steel structures and complex sheet metal components without detailed design drawings.
• Operate metal cutting and welding equipment to fabricate sign components to specification.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Perform structural and non-structural welding using GMAW and FCAW techniques.
• Weld aluminum of various thicknesses with precision and strength.
• Fabricate sheet metal parts, including architectural features and brake-formed designs.
• Construct extruded aluminum cabinets per design specifications.
• Join sheet metal cladding and components to framed structures, ensuring quality finishes and compliance with specifications.
• Maintain quality control and adhere to safety standards throughout fabrication processes.
• Perform finishing tasks such as grinding, polishing, and cleaning.
• Shape and assemble parts using brakes, drills, rivets, screws, or adhesives.
• Prepare materials for painting and wiring by cleaning, labeling, and organizing components.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Training / Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in metal fabrication or completion of a sheet metal apprenticeship program.
• 5S or Lean certification is a plus.
• GMAW and/or FCAW welding certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of advanced metal fabrication techniques.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical plans and diagrams.
• Skilled in operating metal cutting and welding equipment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship.
• Excellent safety awareness and adherence to safety protocols.

Skills / Abilities:

• Proficient in reading tape measures and other measuring devices.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to communicate and collaborate with a diverse team.
• Capable of working independently and within a team environment.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and high level of integrity.
• Reliable and punctual with consistent attendance.

Working Conditions:

• May involve repetitive motions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, and pulling of materials.
• Exposure to varying temperatures due to open shop environment (heat and cold).
• Extended periods of standing may be required.
• Exposure to high noise levels; hearing protection is recommended and required for specific tasks.